Statistical Research Assistant

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ; ;

Posting Information
Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Is this an internal only recruitment? No
Position Title Soc/Clin Research Assistant - Journey
Working Title Statistical Research Assistant
Position Number 20039571
Vacancy ID P013542
Budgeted Hiring Range $40,944 - $53,341
Pay Band Information
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Salary Grade Equivalent GN08
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Time-Limited
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment Three years
Hours per week 40
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM
Department Name and Number Lineberger Compr Cancer Center-426801
Date First Posted 09/21/2021
Closing Date 09/28/2021
Position Location Chapel Hill, NC
Position Posting Category Research Professionals

Department Description
The UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, founded in 1975, is a National Cancer Institute (NCI)- designated comprehensive cancer center. The Center’s mission is to reduce cancer occurrence and death in North Carolina and the nation through research, treatment, training and outreach. The Office of Clinical Translational Research (OCTR) was founded in 1998 to facilitate the breast cancer research efforts of Dr. Lisa Carey, MD. Since its inception, the office has expanded to include the clinical research efforts of Dr Claire Dees, MD; Dr. Hyman Muss, MD; Dr. Milowski, MD; and is operated by a staff of more than 10 clinical research professionals. Although the OCTR primarily manages correlative breast cancer research studies, it also provides services and support to investigators from other clinical concentrations. 
Equal Opportunity Employer
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
Position Description
THIS IS A TIME-LIMITED POSITION WITH AN ESTIMATED DURATION OF 3 YEARS. 
The purpose of this position is to (1) manage and maintain several databases that contain clinical data for research purposes (grants, abstracts, manuscripts) and (2) to serve as Statistical Research Assistant (under the guidance of a Senior Statistician) in the analysis of data drawn from these databases (for abstracts, manuscripts, grant submissions). The databases already exist in REDCap but often have new participants and/or new variables added. In addition, as a Statistical Research Assistant, the person in this position will have the opportunity to assist with co-authoring on abstracts and manuscripts. 
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Essential Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Experience with database creation, data extraction (e.g., data from Epic@UNC), management and retrieval. SAS. Coursework in statistics. 
Preferred Qualifications
Interest in clinical trials research; excellent interpersonal communication skills; strong work ethic 
Required Licenses/Certifications
Special Physical and Mental Requirements
Position/Schedule Requirements Clinic – UNCH or ACC, Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Exposure to Hazardous Materials
Position Attributes
Stimulus/ARRA Funded No
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Office of Human Resources Contact Information
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